Ximen Qing picked up a nail with a big flat head, tilted his head to look at it, and wondered: "What is this?"
Xia Xun picked up an insole, an iron insole, looked at the holes on it, took the big-headed iron nail from Ximen Qing's hand, pressed it on the hole, and it just went through. Ximen Qing let out a surprised sound, and Xia Xun lowered his head.
After looking for it, there was only one nail, so he took an iron insole and clicked it upwards, and sneered slightly: "What a clever idea, let a few more nails like this penetrate the shoes, this is it."
A pair of non-slip spiked shoes.”
"What spiked shoes?" Ximen Qing took the assembled spiked insole from Xia Xun's hand and turned it over. The more he looked at it, the more curious he became. Xia Xun put the remaining parts in front of him and looked at this.
Looking at that, he hesitated: "It's strange, these things should be able to be assembled. What is this? I don't understand it."
Peng Ziqi's eyes moved slightly, and he suddenly thought of something, so he smiled: "This... I know what it is."
She sat next to Xia Xun and pieced together the iron parts. An object that looked like claws but not claws gradually took shape in her hands. Peng Ziqi gently fiddled with the thing with only two iron claws that could be opened and closed.
Son, said: "That's not all. It should be at least like the palm of your hand, with five iron claws to make it strong. You also need a flexible and wear-resistant rope. Pass the rope through this small iron ring and tie it tightly. It will be used only by Jianghu people.
The flying grab is different from the flying grab used by the army to siege cities, but it is more dexterous."
Xia Xun's eyes slowly narrowed: "Flying shoes, spiked shoes, high-climbing shoes, non-slip shoes, what on earth do they want to do?"
After thinking for a long time, Xia Xun raised his head and asked: "Ziqi, everything about this thing is incomplete. It must have been your local friends who used both soft and hard tactics to force them to find out what Lakshen ordered from the blacksmiths.
You forced them to make a few of them, right?"
Peng Ziqi's face turned slightly red. Their family had done this kind of bullying before, and they never thought there was anything wrong with it. But now they felt a little embarrassed in front of Xia Xun: "Yeah, they... are indeed a little rude.
, but they are all very enthusiastic and loyal men towards their friends.”
Xia Xun smiled slightly: "Well, sometimes, to do extraordinary things, you have to use extraordinary means. Can you please ask them to find out the details of this Lakshen? We only know that he has been in contact with the tribes on the grassland.
We communicate internally and externally with a broker who contacts the source of goods. Other than that, we know nothing about him. If your friends can find out more details about him, it might help us judge what he is going to do."
Peng Ziqi couldn't help but feel happy when he saw that he was not discriminating against his friends in the world. He immediately stood up and said, "Okay, that man is still waiting for me outside. I'll go tell him."
Ximen Qing shook his head with a "tsk, tsk, tsk" sound. Xia Xun rolled his eyes at him and said, "Did you take the wrong medicine?"
Ximen Qing shook his head repeatedly and said: "There is a way to train a wife, there is a way to train a wife. Brother, what good method do you have, can you teach me some?"
Xia Xun snorted and boasted proudly: "Isn't this simple? Let me tell you, if you want her to be a obedient little woman, then you have to lay a good foundation for her from the beginning, otherwise she will not turn up to heaven.
Go? Man! A big man must behave like a man. He must speak his mind in front of a woman. If you tell her to go east, she cannot go west. If you tell her to chase the dog, she cannot beat the chicken. If you don’t fight for three days, go ahead.
Fang Jiewa, have you heard of this old saying? Even if it’s true, you still have to find mistakes and punish her from time to time. Does she still dare to get angry? "
Ximen Qing's eyes suddenly became sparkling, and a strange image flashed in his eyes: "Brother Xia, is this really like this?"
"Of course not."
Xia Xun's expression suddenly changed, becoming extremely solemn and his voice extremely affectionate. He looked at Ximen Qing seriously and solemnly said: "Women are like flowers. Flowers bloom for you. Men love flowers and pity them. Women are the ones who use them."
It hurts. If you really feel sorry for her and love her sincerely, she will naturally treat you with tenderness and tenderness.
Let’s just talk about Zi Qi. She is so charming and has a cheerful and generous temperament. It’s hard to find such a good girl even with a lantern. As long as you treat her with sincerity, how can she not be nice to me? Brother Ximen, I’m not talking about you.
You should stop messing around with women outside, Sister-in-law Xiaodong is such a good person."
Ximen Qing cursed secretly: "This kid is really smarter than a ghost. It's not easy to play tricks on him. I wonder, how did he know that Miss Peng is back?"
Behind Xia Xun, Peng Ziqi happened to hear Xia Xun's confession. Her pink face was stained with peach cheeks, but her heart was filled with blossoming flowers. She was so happy that she couldn't find any edges.
She hurried forward and stood between Xia Xun and Ximen Qing, as if she was afraid that he would lead her man astray and turn into a bad man who liked to flirt with women like him.
"Mr. Peng, those bastards didn't go out or take a step toward the second door. They were very quiet and couldn't find out any further information. Only that Lakshen was more cheerful than anyone else. He was running around all day long.
We know what he is busy with. Regarding his details, we found some information. He came to Peiping eight years ago with only a little girl by his side.
At first, he worked as a helper to make ends meet. The next year, Prince Yan's palace was recruiting palace maids, and his sister was successfully selected. With the money from being sold as a servant, Lakshen opened a small leather goods shop, but the business was not good.
, but he found some other ways to use his familiarity with the tribes outside the customs to contact merchants from all over the customs products, and made some money.
He secretly bought a larger house, and neither married nor purchased any land. It is said that in a few years, when his sister is old enough to be released from the palace, he will use the money as a dowry to find a good family for her.
The brother and sister have a very good relationship. He often sends messages to his sister through people in Prince Yan's palace who are away on business trips, asking her to come out and get together for a while. Other than that, Lakshen has no relatives and very few friends in the local area. ***
Although the circle of contacts in this industry is broad, it is not suitable to call friends, it is too public."
Things are put to their best use, and rogues are also of great use. Asking them to do other things may not work. Ask them to dig holes and steal holes to get information. Even if they are hidden in mouse holes, they can dig out strange information.
Peng Ziqi, Xia Xun and Ximen Qing listened to the rogue's message. Xia Xun immediately stepped forward and handed over a few treasure notes: "Brothers, thank you for your hard work. Mr. Peng is also entrusted by us. It's hard work for you brothers."
After running around, this little money is not a salute. Brother, take it back and give everyone a sip of tea."
The man glanced at Peng Ziqi and saw that she was also smiling and nodding. Then he put the money in his sleeves with a smile and said, "Young master, you are welcome. Our people are still watching them. If there is any new news, we will report it immediately."
Sent to you, farewell."
"Brother, walk slowly!"
The three of them sent the rogue out, and Xia Xun said: "From all the signs, they must have a plan, and it is definitely not something that can be seen. But what the plan is, we still don't know. There are two more
God, our goods have almost been transferred. We can't keep wasting it in Peiping. Besides, we haven't been able to find out the reason. We have to spend so much time and effort. Once they notice something is wrong, they will alert the snake. I think it's better to do it quickly.
Cutting off the mess..."
Ximen Qing geared up and said, "Should we arrest them all? I agree. Should we report it to Prince Yan's Mansion, or should we work for Miss Peng's friends?"
Xia Xun glared at him and said: "Here you come to pretend to be crazy and stupid again. Prince Yan's Mansion? What do you say when you go? Miss Peng's friends asked for information and followed them to death, but there are only a few skilled ones among them. You ask them to gather a crowd to arrest people.
How loud must the momentum be? Once a fight breaks out and some people are killed or injured, and there is no real evidence, wouldn’t it mean that you are going to be imprisoned?”
Ximen Qing rolled his eyes and said, "Then what do you think we should do?"
Xia Xun said: "Although Lakshen is not a powerful character, he plays the biggest role in this conspiracy. Keep an eye on him and get him out when he is alone. I will use all my methods.
If you don’t believe it, you can’t pry his mouth open!”
Peng Ziqi said: "Okay, let's do it like this."
Xia Xun turned to look at Ximen Qing: "What do you think?"
Ximen Qing said: "You have a large number of people, so of course I can't object."
Peng Ziqi snorted at him and said to Xia Xun: "I'll keep an eye on him and catch him as soon as I get the chance."
"Wait a minute."
Xia Xun suddenly thought of another idea, thought for a while, and said: "Keep an eye on him first, don't act rashly. He has a girl who works in Prince Yan's Mansion, and he went to Prince Yan's Mansion at this time and had contact with the people inside.
, maybe this matter is also related to his sister. Besides, his brother and sister have a deep love. Some people are not afraid of death, but they are willing to sacrifice everything for their relatives. Wait for his sister to come out and wait for his brother and sister to meet again before taking action.
, one more person, more protection.”
Peng Ziqi responded: "Okay, then I'll keep an eye on him first."
The Lakshen man was tall and strong, but he didn't know how good at martial arts he was. Xia Xun was still worried about Peng Ziqi acting alone, so he said: "He just went to Prince Yan's Mansion today. It's already dark now. It's impossible to see his sister again. Time
The nearest thing to say is tomorrow. Please ask your friends to take care of it first. Starting from tomorrow, it will be the three of us keeping an eye on it. Whenever there is a chance, we will take someone!"
Another day, at dawn, a little girl walked out of Prince Yan's palace. She changed into her usual clothes and looked very pretty. This girl's surname was Tong, and her name was Tong Rongrong. This was a Han Chinese name just for convenience. It is recorded in her resume
Her name was exactly that, Narentoya, and she carried a small basket on her arm.
The maids of Prince Yan's Palace can change into civilian clothes and walk around the market when they are not on duty, but they usually go out in groups when they leave the palace, so it is rare to come out alone. However, the guards on duty at the palace gate are all
Those who recognized her would smile as soon as they saw her and said, "Rongrong, I'm going to see your brother again."
Narentoya smiled shyly, agreed, and handed the basket over. The guard checked it carefully. There were only a few delicious snacks and a pair of newly made shoes, which Narentoya had brought.
A gift from my brother.
The guards inspected it carefully and handed it back to her. Narentuoya thanked her and left the palace gate of Prince Yan's Mansion.
It has been eight years since she came to the Central Plains. She is just seventeen years old this year. In two years, all the maids who are not close to the princess will be dismissed from the palace. By then, she can be with her brother who depends on each other.
We stayed together. She was very satisfied with her life in Peking, which was much better than her wandering and difficult wandering life. She was still very young at that time, but she remembered the daily fears at that time: fear for lack of food, fear of natural disasters
Fear of wild beasts, fear of the robbery and killing of other tribes.
She had just met her brother a few days ago. She didn't know why he asked someone to tell her to come out to meet him again. He must have missed her too. As soon as Naren Tuoya left the palace, she saw her brother standing on the street opposite.
Waiting for myself, I flew over happily.
"elder brother……"
Narentoya gasped, with a sweet smile on her face, and handed over the basket in her hand: "Here, I made it for you."
Lakshen took it and doted on her hair, brushing it away from her forehead, and said: "Brother, I told you earlier that life is getting better now. I can buy whatever I want to eat and wear outside. You don't have to bring these for me.
Something.”
"What's done outside is different."
Naren Tuoya walked with him and said: "Brother, the empress just gave me another monthly payment the day before yesterday. I don't have to spend money on food and clothing in the palace. I have saved a lot in the past few years.
In two years, I should leave the palace, and then use this money to marry me a sister-in-law."
Lakshen stopped and looked at Narentoya seriously: "Sister, don't forget, we are people from the grassland. When we work in the palace, we just earn a living with our own strength. People just treat you as
A servant, a servant, you don't really think of them as relatives."
Narentuoya wondered: "What are you talking about? My sister is a servant. And I am a maid in the outer palace. I don't have many opportunities to see Prince Yan's family. How can I be close to them? My sister is here."
There is only one relative in this world, and that is my brother."
Lakshen showed his face and said, "That's good. Let's go home with my brother. There is a guest from the grassland at home. You met him when you were a child."
Narentoya said excitedly: "Who is it?"
Lakshen said mysteriously: "You will know when you get home. My brother and I have a very important thing to do. You will definitely help me, right?"
Naren Tuoya said without any thought: "Of course, I will do whatever brother asks me to do. Anyway, brother will not harm me."
Xia Xun, Ximen Qing and Peng Ziqi all changed their clothes and secretly hung up behind them. Seeing the two of them walking forward talking and laughing, Peng Ziqi secretly frowned and said: "They have been walking on the main road, and there are always people on the road.
How to kidnap people? If we fight, the officials will be alerted."
Ximen Qing rolled his eyes and volunteered: "What's the problem? Go wait for me in that alley and I'll lead them in!" After saying that, he rushed forward without waiting for Xia Xun and Peng Ziqi to stop him.